Employment Law for Companies

We advise Austrian employers on the correct implementation of employment law. We are at your side to draft contracts, advise you on any questions that may arise, and if terminations are challenged. We strive for a quick and satisfactory solution for both parties. Our experience has shown that an objective and transparent information policy at the termination of employment is especially beneficial for those employees who remain at the company. Quickly taking the necessary steps reduces uncertainty among your employees. This doesn't just apply to individual cases; it makes a company economically successful as well as attractive in the long term.

 

By drafting the required employment contracts and works agreements, we build trust and ensure legal certainty within the company. Generally, the contracts include all relevant agreements on regular working hours, part-time work, flexible working hours, overtime and rest times. We are at your side with prudence and foresight when your company faces operational changes, adapts working conditions and prepares for new demands. We are happy to answer all your questions about termination or dismissals and any associated claims.  

 

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Correct Application of Employment Law and Working Time Law

We frequently deal with issues concerning working time law, its amendments and their effects on existing contracts. We also draft new employment contracts, flexible working hours arrangements, works agreements and amicable terminations of employment. We offer fast, professional advice on any further questions concerning employment law issues. We ensure entrepreneurs' legal protection at the beginning and the end of employment relationships and offer management consulting for topics such as collective agreement classifications, job descriptions, fixed-term employment contracts, non-compete and non-solicitation clauses, severance agreements, occupational health and safety, maternity protection or work-related injuries. You can rely on our experienced and capable team in cases of damage to the employer or court proceedings such as a dismissal being challenged in court.

 

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Our Services Regarding Employment Law

  • Drafting employment contracts, managing director contracts and management board contracts
  • Advice on recruiting and establishing employment relationships
  • Employment law aspects during corporate changes, acquisition and restructuring
  • Drafting works agreements, flexible working hours arrangements and other employment contracts
  • Occupational health and safety
  • Consulting on the correct implementation of working time law
  • Termination agreements for cases of amicable terminations of employment, downsizing, dismissals, redundancies
  • Court proceedings, particularly if termination or dismissal are challenged
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Co-author, The Practical Handbook for Works Councils, Praxishandbuch Betriebsratsarbeit, Weka-Verlag, ( https://www.forum-media.at/ )

Co-author, The Practical Handbook for Working Time Law, Praxishandbuch – Arbeitszeitrecht, Weka-Verlag, ( https://www.forum-media.at/ )

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The Accessibility Act in the payment transaction sector

Created by Mag. Sylvia Unger |
Banking Law , Payment Law

The Austrian legislative body passed the Accessibility Act (BaFG) in July 2023. The BaFG is intended to ensure accessibility for people with…

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The future of data usage in the EU: The Data Act

Created by Mag. Sylvia Unger |
Administrative Criminal Law

The EU Data Act came into effect in January 2024. It will be applicable from 12 September 2025 and has the potential to fundamentally change the way…

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Government housing and construction measures - exemption from fees when buying your own home

Created by Mag. Christoph Fasching, MBA |
Real Estate Law

1. Background

The legislator has decided to exempt the purchase or construction of a residential property to satisfy the urgent housing needs of the…

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Reimbursement of training costs if exam not passed? (Supreme Court 11.01.2024, 8 ObA 74/23z)

Created by Mag. Sylvia Unger |
Employment Law for Companies

1. Introduction

In the decision 8 ObA 74/23z, the Supreme Court dealt with the question of whether the training costs of an employee paid by the…

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New EU legislation to combat money laundering and terrorist financing

Created by Mag. Sylvia Unger |
Banking Law , Business Law

1. Background

On 20 July 2021, the European Commission presented a package aimed at expanding EU regulations to combat money laundering and terrorist…

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European Court of Justice ruling allows headscarf ban for employees in the public sector

Created by Mag. Sylvia Unger |
Employment Law for Companies

1. Introduction

In decision C-148/22 of November 28, 2023 (OP/Commune d'Ans), the European Court of Justice (ECJ) dealt with the ban on headscarves…

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A serious fault does not necessarily have to be difficult to rectify

Created by Mag. Sylvia Unger |
Civil Law

1. Introduction

In its decision 9 Ob 41/23d of 27 September 2023, the Supreme Court dealt with serious and minor defects within the meaning of the…

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Supreme Court decision on voucher cards/value cards (OGH 4 Ob 207/22b)

Created by Mag. Bianca Holzer |
Payment Law , Civil Law

1. Facts of the case 

In the decision 4 Ob 207/22b, the Austrian Supreme Court (OGH) ruled on an action for injunctive relief brought by the Chamber…

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Trail maintenance liability despite contractual assumption of liability by a third party (accident on a mountain bike trail)? (OGH 3 Ob 90/23s) (Kopie 1)

Created by Thomas Hörantner, LL.M. |
Civil Law

Facts of the case

The plaintiff fell as a cyclist on a forest road built by the defendant and was seriously injured. The forest road is a signposted…

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Unger Rechtsanwälte beraten Unternehmen und Arbeitgeber in Wien und Österreich bei Arbeitsverträgen, Betriebsvereinbarungen, Arbeitszeitrecht, Kündigungen, Entlassungen und arbeitsrechtlichen Gerichtsverfahren.

Weitere Textbeispiele wären: www.arbeitsrecht-wien.co.at/schwerpunkte/arbeitsrecht-arbeitgeber

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